Moving to Bahamas from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Bahamas. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Bahamas across all environment metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
American Samoa generally does better on family life, though Bahamas leads in life expectancy.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.
Bahamas passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahamas?
From major Bahamas cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Bahamas are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Bahamas across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
